Types of trip
UK cruise show gathers gurus and giveaways
Embark on cruise adventures - Amazon River treks, voyages to the Antarctic Circle, wine tasting in Argentina - at the first-ever Cruise Show in London. Held on Saturday, March 21 and Sunday, March 22 at London's ExCeL, the show, organised by the Daily Telegraph, will feature a whole host of other activities, from win-a-cruise contests to panels of cruise experts who will discuss topics ranging from family cruises to expedition adventures.
Famous ghost-hunters converge at Bletchley Park
Fright Nights, the UK’s leading ghost hunting specialist, is to host a special night which will see four of the biggest names in ghostly TV converge at the notoriously haunted and historical Bletchley Park in Buckinghamshire. Dr Ciaran O’Keeffe, Richard Felix, Ian Lawman and special guest star, Brian Shepherd will take to the stage and discuss their life experiences, appearances on TV shows and their beliefs.
Stena Line defies economic doom and gloom
In this time of economic doom and gloom, leading ferry company Stena Line is defying the trend by revealing an upsurge in bookings of its holiday packages. The percentage of holidaymakers choosing to take a Stena Line holiday to Ireland in 2009 has risen by a remarkable 22%.
Cities Direct introduces Galway and Cordoba
City break specialist, Cities Direct has introduced two new destinations - Galway, the capital of the West of Ireland and historic Cordoba in southern Spain - into its multi-centre city break itineraries for 2009.
Kilimanjaro tourism hit by ‘Cheryl Cole Effect’
Public interest in climbing Kilimanjaro has soared to 12 times previous levels according to the world's leading responsible holiday company, responsibletravel.com.
Top five British house swap holidays
As recession tightens its grip, Brits are shunning all-inclusive resorts and swapping their homes with strangers instead. That’s according to UKHolidaySwapShop.co.uk, the website that puts people in touch to swap homes for holidays and short breaks.
Sun-tan in Hoi An?
Travel Indochina has come up with the perfect solution for those sick of the winter weather and desperately seeking sun, sea and sand before the peak summer season arrives. The leading Asia-specialist has tailored a new itinerary incorporating the charming town and beach of Hoi An, which, unlike most other Asian resorts, benefits from a dry, sunny climate during our summer months.
High-chic in the Cyprus sunshine
The Londa is a contemporary boutique hotel with a beach front setting in Limassol that has become popular both with holiday-makers who are attracted to high chic along with sunshine, and business guests who like the close proximity to the city’s thriving commercial district.
Research reveals more people planning UK holidays
Recent research carried out by Haven Holidays amongst families shows that despite the economic doom and gloom people are still determined to take a holiday this year. But it seems more and more families are shunning overseas breaks in favour of staying in Britain.
A perfect day in the Alps
With great snow conditions, longer days and six more weeks of skiing on the cards, SkiHolidayExtras.com - the leading add-ons company - is highlighting its huge range of fun add-ons by suggesting a perfect day in the Alps.
Easter weekend walking breaks
England, Scotland or Wales is the choice this Easter for a weekend walking escape in the country courtesy of HF Holidays - the UK's largest specialist walking holidays company.
Weather the storm at Devonshire holiday park
After a temperamental summer in 2008, Woolacombe Bay Holiday Parks in North Devon has made massive investment in 'all weather' gravel pitches for touring caravans and motorhomes, so boggy encampments will be a thing of the past.
Put your best foot forward on a Swiss walking break
A wealth of walking holiday ideas - taking in some of Europe's finest alpine scenery - is on offer in 2009 from the Switzerland Travel Centre. Itineraries include the five-night Lake Brienz Circular Walk in the Bernese Oberland - an easy and short walking trail taking in lake shores, forest paths, meadows and mountain slopes - on offer between May and October.
Its lambing time in Hadrian’s Wall Country
Families in search of an authentic country experience are being encouraged to pull on their wellies and stay on a real working farm in Hadrian’s Wall Country this spring.
Outback adventure - but not a back-pack in sight
Tailor-made specialist Freedom Australia is highlighting a 31-day camping adventure as an ideal way for 'grown up gappers' - including those taking an enforced career-break - to explore Australia.